Court Voids New York Cap on Super PACs

Judge Says State Limit Violates 2010 Supreme Court Decision

A federal judge on Thursday overturned New York's cap on contributions to independent political-action committees, saying it violates a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows unlimited spending in elections.

U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty said the state's $150,000 limit on individual donations to the independent groups, known as super PACs, couldn't be upheld in light of the 2010 Citizens United ruling that bars government limits...